The Legal Framework for Arbitration in Bangladesh

   
General Information:

• UNCITRAL Model-Law based: Yes.
• Legal Provisions: Bangladesh Arbitration Act 2001 (Act I of 2001) of 24 January 2001, in force since 10 April 2001, as amended. 

 
Multilateral conventions:

• New York Convention: Yes (ratification/accession: 6 May 2002); reservations: none.
• European Convention: No.
• ICSID Convention: Yes (ratification/accession: 27 March 1980); reservations: none.
• Energy Charter Treaty: No. 

  
Arbitral institutions:

• Bangladesh Council of Arbitration (BCA)